Middlebury Magazine: The Value of Failure
Nobody got to Middlebury by failing. But without failure, we could not be our best selves. Eleven essayists explain.
News and Announcements
Middlebury College Admits 297 Early Decision Applicants
The first members of the Class of 2023 were selected from an applicant pool of 654.
Middlebury Part of Growing Initiative for Low-Income Students
Momentum builds as 108 U.S. colleges and universities join American Talent Initiative to improve access to higher education.
Middlebury Junior Discovers 'Archaeological Glory' in Cyprus
An NYU-sponsored dig has fueled Magnus Cleveland’s passion for understanding the ancient world.
From the Archives: Robert Frost Reads ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’
The 1955 recording made at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference is paired with current footage from an early snowfall on the Middlebury campus.
VideoNoah Graham Receives NSF Grant
Physics professor will collaborate with colleagues from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stellenbosch University.
Video: Meet Tom the Dog, Canine Stressbuster
A few minutes with Tom proved an excellent antidote to finals-week stress for students at Davis Family Library.
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Makerspace Offers Place for Students, Classes to Create, Try New Ideas
Faculty incorporate the new space into their curriculums and Sustainability Solutions Lab interns hold their first repair cafe.
Donor Sibling Networks Emerge as a New Kind of Family
In her new book, Random Families, sociologist Peggy Nelson explores sperm donor siblings’ desire to connect with others who share their DNA.
Show Me the Money: Student Brings Ancient Coins to Light at College Museum
Museum intern Roo Weed ’18.5, a physics major, is using digital solutions to make the College’s rare coin collection more accessible to the public.